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ICE: Initially soft tissue injuries were managed through ICE. '''I: ice C: compression E: elevation''' | ICE: Initially soft tissue injuries were managed through ICE. '''I: ice C: compression E: elevation''' | ||
* | * Focused heavily on the [[Cryotherapy Guidelines|cryotherapy]]. We now know that ice can potentially cause slower healing times as it disrupts normal [[Inflammation Acute and Chronic|inflammation]] and revascularisation. There is evidence to show that ice is useful for [[Pain Medications|analgesia]]. More evidence is required to fully understand the physiological processes that occur when ice is used in an acute injury. <ref name=":0">van den Bekerom MP, Struijs PA, Blankevoort L, Welling L, Van Dijk CN, Kerkhoffs GM. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3396304/ What is the evidence for rest, ice, compression, and elevation therapy in the treatment of ankle sprains in adults?]. Journal of athletic training. 2012 Jul;47(4):435-43.</ref> | ||
* Compression and Elevation are also advised in the ICE acronym. These are mainly anecdotal in recommendation and there is no set advice regarding duration of compression or elevation. Elevation has been show to help reduce inflammation however, this inflammation is normal and is useful in the normal [[Soft Tissue Healing|process of healing]]. <ref name=":0" /> | * Compression and Elevation are also advised in the ICE acronym. These are mainly anecdotal in recommendation and there is no set advice regarding duration of compression or elevation. Elevation has been show to help reduce inflammation however, this inflammation is normal and is useful in the normal [[Soft Tissue Healing|process of healing]]. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
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[[File:PRICE picture.jpg|633x633px|alt=|right|frameless]][[RICE]] and PRICE were then recommended as an addition to ICE. | [[File:PRICE picture.jpg|633x633px|alt=|right|frameless]][[RICE]] and PRICE were then recommended as an addition to ICE. | ||
# Long periods of rest and protection can be detrimental to recovery, leading to muscle wastage and altered bio-mechanics of the limb.<ref>Bleakley CM, Glasgow P, MacAuley DC. [https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/46/4/220 PRICE needs updating, should we call the POLICE?]British Journal of Sports Medicine 2012;46:220-221.</ref> However, following an acute injury rest and protection of the limb is still recommended in the acute stages. | # Long periods of rest and protection can be detrimental to recovery, leading to muscle wastage and altered [[Biomechanics|bio-mechanics]] of the limb.<ref>Bleakley CM, Glasgow P, MacAuley DC. [https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/46/4/220 PRICE needs updating, should we call the POLICE?]British Journal of Sports Medicine 2012;46:220-221.</ref> However, following an acute injury rest and protection of the limb is still recommended in the acute stages. | ||
# Early mobilisation and weight bearing has been shown to accelerate recovery in acute soft tissue injury<ref>Bleakley CM, O’Connor SR, Tully MA, Rocke LG, MacAuley DC, Bradbury I, Keegan S, McDonough SM. [https://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.c1964?ijkey=18b9a5b8a9d5b4191f0f50ac7d7b4f4d05256d99&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha Effect of accelerated rehabilitation on function after ankle sprain]: randomised controlled trial. Bmj. 2010 May 10;340.</ref>. | # Early mobilisation and [[weight bearing]] has been shown to accelerate recovery in acute soft tissue injury<ref>Bleakley CM, O’Connor SR, Tully MA, Rocke LG, MacAuley DC, Bradbury I, Keegan S, McDonough SM. [https://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.c1964?ijkey=18b9a5b8a9d5b4191f0f50ac7d7b4f4d05256d99&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha Effect of accelerated rehabilitation on function after ankle sprain]: randomised controlled trial. Bmj. 2010 May 10;340.</ref>. | ||
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== Clinical bottom line == | == Clinical bottom line == | ||
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As research has progressed the need to educate and promote loading has become apparent in order to recover fully from an injury. As physiotherapists this is not new information, however, the need for PEACE and LOVE to be more publicized should be priority in physiotherapy clinics. | As research has progressed the need to educate and promote loading has become apparent in order to recover fully from an injury. As physiotherapists this is not new information, however, the need for PEACE and LOVE to be more publicized should be priority in physiotherapy clinics. | ||
The advice to "avoid anti-inflammatories" has been contradictory although the evidence supports this in the acute stages of injury. <ref>Vuurberg G, Hoorntje A, Wink LM, Van Der Doelen BF, Van Den Bekerom MP, Dekker R, Van Dijk CN, Krips R, Loogman MC, Ridderikhof ML, Smithuis FF. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29514819/ Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline]. British journal of sports medicine. 2018 Aug 1;52(15):956-.</ref> | * The advice to "avoid anti-inflammatories" has been contradictory although the evidence supports this in the acute stages of injury. <ref>Vuurberg G, Hoorntje A, Wink LM, Van Der Doelen BF, Van Den Bekerom MP, Dekker R, Van Dijk CN, Krips R, Loogman MC, Ridderikhof ML, Smithuis FF. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29514819/ Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline]. British journal of sports medicine. 2018 Aug 1;52(15):956-.</ref> | ||
* PEACE and LOVE is useful for clinicians and patients as it does not only focus on the immediate short term injury but in fact promotes rehabilitation and exercise. <br> | |||
PEACE and LOVE is useful for clinicians and patients as it does not only focus on the immediate short term injury but in fact promotes rehabilitation and exercise. <br> | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
Revision as of 08:28, 27 May 2021
Original Editor - Abbey Wright
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Acute soft tissue injuries have classically been managed through various acronyms the most well known being RICE and POLICE.
- These acronyms have been around for many years and focus primarily on the acute stages of a soft tissue injury, research has progressed making these acronyms outdated and inaccurate. eg the use of NSAIDs in an acute injury can actually be detrimental to the recovery and healing process.[1]
- Most of the research uses an acute lateral ankle sprain as the clinical example so it can be helpful to think of applying these principles to a patient with that type of injury.
Image 1: Hematoma development.
New research promotes new acronyms to apply to the acute and sub-acute stages of an injury and promote loading and activity.
PEACE and LOVE[edit | edit source]
See link PEACE and LOVE
- In the acute stage of an injury apply PEACE.[1] P: protect E: elevate A: avoid anti-inflammatories/ice C: compression E: educate
- In the sub-acute stage LOVE should be used L: load O: optimism V: vascularisation E: exercise
History of soft tissue management[edit | edit source]
ICE: Initially soft tissue injuries were managed through ICE. I: ice C: compression E: elevation
- Focused heavily on the cryotherapy. We now know that ice can potentially cause slower healing times as it disrupts normal inflammation and revascularisation. There is evidence to show that ice is useful for analgesia. More evidence is required to fully understand the physiological processes that occur when ice is used in an acute injury. [2]
- Compression and Elevation are also advised in the ICE acronym. These are mainly anecdotal in recommendation and there is no set advice regarding duration of compression or elevation. Elevation has been show to help reduce inflammation however, this inflammation is normal and is useful in the normal process of healing. [2]
RICE and PRICE[edit | edit source]
RICE and PRICE were then recommended as an addition to ICE.
- Long periods of rest and protection can be detrimental to recovery, leading to muscle wastage and altered bio-mechanics of the limb.[3] However, following an acute injury rest and protection of the limb is still recommended in the acute stages.
- Early mobilisation and weight bearing has been shown to accelerate recovery in acute soft tissue injury[4].
POLICE[edit | edit source]
POLICE is an acronym that stands for protection, optimal loading, ice compression, and elevation. It promotes and guides safe and effective loading in acute soft tissue injury management. POLICE was introduced to promote loading in the affected area and prevent long term immobilisation. See POLICE link
Clinical bottom line[edit | edit source]
As research has progressed the need to educate and promote loading has become apparent in order to recover fully from an injury. As physiotherapists this is not new information, however, the need for PEACE and LOVE to be more publicized should be priority in physiotherapy clinics.
- The advice to "avoid anti-inflammatories" has been contradictory although the evidence supports this in the acute stages of injury. [5]
- PEACE and LOVE is useful for clinicians and patients as it does not only focus on the immediate short term injury but in fact promotes rehabilitation and exercise.
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dubois B, Esculier J Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and LOVE British Journal of Sports Medicine 2020;54:72-73
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 van den Bekerom MP, Struijs PA, Blankevoort L, Welling L, Van Dijk CN, Kerkhoffs GM. What is the evidence for rest, ice, compression, and elevation therapy in the treatment of ankle sprains in adults?. Journal of athletic training. 2012 Jul;47(4):435-43.
- ↑ Bleakley CM, Glasgow P, MacAuley DC. PRICE needs updating, should we call the POLICE?British Journal of Sports Medicine 2012;46:220-221.
- ↑ Bleakley CM, O’Connor SR, Tully MA, Rocke LG, MacAuley DC, Bradbury I, Keegan S, McDonough SM. Effect of accelerated rehabilitation on function after ankle sprain: randomised controlled trial. Bmj. 2010 May 10;340.
- ↑ Vuurberg G, Hoorntje A, Wink LM, Van Der Doelen BF, Van Den Bekerom MP, Dekker R, Van Dijk CN, Krips R, Loogman MC, Ridderikhof ML, Smithuis FF. Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline. British journal of sports medicine. 2018 Aug 1;52(15):956-.
